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stormy weather

idiom
Meaning

Used to describe a period of troubles and difficulties, especially in terms of relationships.


Examples
SIMPLE

Their marriage is going through some stormy weather right now.

CONTEXTUAL

After the argument about money, the couple entered a period of stormy weather in their relationship.

COMPLEX

Despite their long history of mutual support, the partners found themselves navigating stormy weather as professional pressures began to erode their personal connection.

Anchors to
Related idioms7entries
  1. 01

    how's the weather

    Indicating a change of subject to unimportant topics.

  2. 02

    keep a weather eye open

    to maintain a background awareness of something; to remain alert to changes without it occupying one's full attention.

  3. 03

    make heavy weather

    To make progress only with difficulty.

  4. 04

    make the weather

    To be extraordinarily effective, especially when in a position of authority.

  5. 05

    talk about the weather

    To chit-chat; to shoot the breeze.

  6. 06

    under the weather

    ill or gloomy, especially from a cold or flu.

  7. 07

    weather the storm

    To reach the end of a very difficult situation without too much harm or damage.

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